AspireHR Named a Finalist in the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards

AspireHR was honored as a finalist for the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award (GDBEA) at a luncheon in Dallas Texas on May 13, 2009.

The Award was established by The Society of Financial Service Professionals to honor companies that demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical business practices in everyday business operations, management philosophy, and responses to crises and challenges in day-to-day business activities.

“We are pleased that we were selected to be recognized for this honor,” said Joe Hillesheim, the company’s President and Founding Partner. “Our company was founded on the principles of doing what is right for the client, delivering real value, and meeting our commitments. We live by these values every day, and it’s a testament to our whole team to be acknowledged for our efforts.”

AspireHR competed with other companies in the Dallas area for this distinction. A panel of judges reviewed each company’s corporate ethics program and their commitment to business ethics.

“The Aspire Foundation has enabled us to demonstrate our commitment to our community and our industry,” said Hillesheim. “Providing financial support, donating time and talent, and contributing other resources gives us the opportunity to make a difference in local, regional, and national initiatives.”

AspireHR Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Collin County

AspireHR has been named to the Comerica Bank Collin 60 list for 2009. The list recognizes the fasting growing companies in Collin County, Texas.

AspireHR ranked #4 on this year’s list. The Collin 60 acknowledges the companies that are leaders in North Texas. They are the companies that are bringing new products to the marketplace, improving lives, increasing productivity, and helping to create a stronger economy.

“We are very pleased to be included in this year’s list,” said Joe Hillesheim, President and Founding Partner of the firm. “We strive to provide our customers with cutting edge products and services and exemplary service, and it is always gratifying to be recognized for our efforts.”

The list is comprised of privately-held companies based in Collin County that meet certain financial criteria, have demonstrated growth over the last three years, and exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

AspireHR Among Top 25 Software Developers in Dallas/Fort Worth Area

AspireHR was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the largest software developers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. This is the second year in a row that the company has been recognized for this achievement.

AspireHR ranked number 12 on the Business Journal’s 2009 list which was published in the May 29th edition of the business publication. The list includes a wide variety of companies engaged in the design and development of software products ranging from financial applications to video and PC gaming to enterprise business applications.

While AspireHR has developed a variety of software products that address daily operational activities, it also designs products that focus on unique business needs. For example, the company recently launched an employee verification product called HR-Verify. Designed to enable SAP users to interface with the federal government’s E-Verify system, the product simplifies and streamlines the process.

AspireHR is an innovator in the area of software solutions for SAP HR technology. HR-Verify is the latest in their line of products designed to address challenges such as payroll functionality, compliance with the law, data migration, E-Recruiting, and simplifying business processes.

AspireHR Selected for Dallas 100™

AspireHR, Inc. has been named to the Dallas 100™. The Dallas 100™ recognizes the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in the Dallas Metroplex. AspireHR placed No. 28 in the 2008 rankings.

Co-founded by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship in 1990, The Dallas 100™ is an acknowledgement of the energy and entrepreneurship of the emerging business community in the North Texas Region. In order to qualify for this recognition, a company must meet a number of criteria including location, sales history, and character.

“It is a privilege for us to be recognized in this way in our home market,” commented Joseph Hillesheim, the president and founding partner of AspireHR. “The Dallas market is full of dynamic and enterprising companies, so we are thrilled to be a part of this year’s list.”

The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship was established at SMU in 1970 by W.W. Caruth, Jr. The institute provides education and training for the entrepreneur and addresses the various challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly changing, fast paced, technology-driven environment of today’s economy and business environment.

AspireHR Named to 2008 Inc. 500 List

AspireHR has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 27th annual list of the 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list is the most comprehensive look at a unique and important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. AspireHR ranked #364 among all eligible firms in the United States. In addition, the company ranked #16 among the Top 100 Businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area and was ranked #17 in the Top 100 Human Resources Companies.

“If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growing companies in the nation – the ones coming up with solutions to some of our knottiest problems, creating systems that let us conduct business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”

Companies such as Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500. Complete information on this year’s Inc. 500, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Joseph Hillesheim, President and Founding Partner of AspireHR, was recently named a finalist in the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program in the Southwest area.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. This year’s finalists were selected by an independent judging panel comprised of area business, academic and civic leaders.

This year, the Entrepreneur of the Year awards program celebrates its 22nd anniversary. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Previous Southwest area winners include Michael Dell of Dell Computers, Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines, Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner of Broadcast.com, Norm Brinker of Brinker International, Gary Heavin of Curves International, and H. Ross Perot of Perot Systems.

AspireHR Recognized as Microsoft Certified Partner

Microsoft has awarded Aspire HR the Certified Partner status. Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that can provide their clients with the highest levels of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and IT best practices. The companies that achieve this unique recognition encompass a broad range of expertise and industry affiliations and have experience in networking, e-commerce, business intelligence, and other leading edge disciplines.

In meeting the exacting standards necessary for achieving this designation from Microsoft, Aspire HR has demonstrated its dedication to providing our customers with top quality products and services and a commitment to excellence.